Your World Under Sail

This historic vessel traded during the final era of sail when such ships were an everyday sight in the small ports and harbours throughout Britain. Bessie Ellen is on the National Historic Ships Register as an important vessel to conserve.

Today, the working life of our ship has changed, providing sailing holidays and adventures at sea. Our crew are committed to giving you an authentic experience of cruising under sail and sharing our passion for heritage. With short breaks, week cruises and longer 10 day voyages in Cornwall, Scotland, The Hebrides, St Kilda and the Canaries, we will make your choice of adventure or holiday voyage an enduring memory.

Sailing holidays on the traditional tall ship, Bessie Ellen

This short film offers an insight to life on board and explores Nikki's aspirations of sharing experiences of life at sea and sailing this wonderful ship.

2019 Filling Up Fast!

Whether it's a cracking Easter weekend in Cornwall or a week under sail exploring the breathtaking Hebrides, be sure to book your berth for 2019 before we fill up. Join us and discover the wild highlands, rocky moors, picturesque bays and wildlife spotting opportunities right here on the edge of the UK. But hurry, as ever berths are filling up quickly so book now to make sure you don't miss your spot!

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Scotland is one of my favourite places in the world and I would like to introduce you to some of my top locations. This month the focus will be on the Treshnish group consisting of islands and rocky outcrops. More Read more »

Our Guests Say

I thoroughly enjoyed reliving my youth onboard Bessie Ellen. We came from Cornwall to Oban on this beautiful ship with Skipper Nikki and her brilliant crew. Great hands on sailing, relaxed atmosphere and fabulous food. A true get away. Met some lovely people and the whole trip was a fantastic adventure to new places and new waters. Many thanks. I'll be back again Yes I echo the thoughts of my shipmates Paul and Rachel on this passage. Bloody fantastic trip. I'll be back too!